Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1202411

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: April 13, 2019
Submitted by: webielenberg
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Noticeably bigger than other tiger swallowtails along Laurel Creek Road
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: The underside hindwing spots on edge tend to be more crescent shaped here, would indicate P. g. glaucus. This is a female, the females can produce large individuals. Thank you!
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Blount County

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